Recently I sat down with local entrepreneur and businessman, Sam Carrasquillo. 

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sam moved to Arkansas with his family as a teenager. With no friends, no money, and speaking little to no English; Sam went door-to-door mowing grass and reading the dictionary in the evenings to learn the language. 

At age 16, he opened his first company and purchased his first investment property. Over the years, he has opened several businesses to compliment his original company, where he still serves as President.

Sam believes in giving back and giving often, which he does through sharing his story with other kids from similar backgrounds, volunteering, and as a member of several advocacy boards throughout central Arkansas.

Sam has a Bachelor of Business Administration both in Finance and in Real Estate, and an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Sam's is a quintessential American success story that you won't want to miss this week on the Landing Pad!